Collin and Ness had a good time, until Aaron and his nasty attitude showed up. Leah was having  good time kissing Matt, until he asked her out! The color of his eyes changing makes me think there might be something unique about Matt, too! What might it be?

Looks like in your story, Jacob never imprinted on Ness, so he's free to fall for Eden. Life seems too calm and collected around Forks and La Push, so there must be danger on the horizon!

  'Emily looked out toward the water. "What is that?" Then her eyes widened. "Kim! There's someone out there!"(...)        Kim dropped down next them. "Tommy!" Kim touched his cheek. "Geez, you're cold as ice!"(...)        She moved to the next person, someone Tommy had a death grip around. She began checking his wounds. "Oh, my God! It's Aaron, and he's bleeding!"'        Looks like Bleached Were underestimated the two of them.        :-]

  "What do you need me to do, Peaches? How can I prove to you that it's you I want and that I'm not going anywhere? What do I need to do?"        She kissed him gently, sweetly, then held his face in her hands. "Show me."        And he did show, that's for sure (wow, it was hot there!).  I imagine it's a step away from the fear Sam planted in her, isn't it?

  But, Shae, that bite made me think, for a second, that you mixed up your supernaturals there.        :-P

  '"Sam's still in love with her, and he's jealous that Matt is making Leah happy, maybe happier than he ever did."(...)        "This is what I deserve, isn't it? This is my punishment."(...)        "I was hoping to talk to you."        "About what? Did something else happen out there?"        "No, Sam," Emily said. "I just need to talk to you, babe."(...)        Emily ended the call and took a deep breath. She'd made a decision to be honest with Sam, and tell him how she felt. Let the chips fall where they may.'        Things are in flux between Sam and Emily, I see.  I hope they mend their bridges.  I don't want them unhappy, after all.  I just want Sam to stop interfering with Leah and Matt.

  Nice intermezzo, Shae.  A small tidbit I liked was when Kim used the Cullens as a standard for relationships.  Am I right in assuming she have no great prejudices against them?  Anyway, see you next chapter.        ^_^

Author's Response:

Yep! Those La Push boys are warriors through and through. They aren't to be underestimated!

I'm glad you liked Matt showing Leah how he feels. He really does love her so much, but it's hard for Leah to see that. But Matt was successful in getting her to open up to him. :)

Sam and Emily are in a tough situation. But it takes a lot to make a relationship work, and as one of my readers on a different site said, they were depending on the imprint to do all the work. Now with the imprint fading, they have to see what's left.

More to come!

 

 

  Hey, hey, Shae!  I like the final polish you gave to the chapter.   Looks good!        ;)

  "Wait, wait! So one of the vampires knocked up a human? And the fetus survived?" The blond let out shriek of laughter. "That's priceless! What about the female. Is she still alive? You know what, that doesn't matter. It's enough to know it can happen."        Uh-oh!  I have a bad feeling about it...

  I know that your Weres are AU.  In canon, according to the Guide, they can have children.  I don't think you told us about that regarding yours.  Did they ever try?

  'A sharp pain bloomed in Aaron's side, and the blond held up his talons. Blood dripped from them, and Aaron realized it was his.(...)        He stumbled back, and a hand pushed him. Then he was falling into the water below.'        Oh, boy...  I'm not very fond of Aaron, but...  Damn!!

  "Yeah, well tell that to Rachel and Paul or Embry and Angela, because they are proof that you have a choice." Renesmee looked at her. "You know what Sam's problem is? He still has strong feelings for you, and he doesn't know how to deal with you moving on without him."        Hahahah!  Nessie is my hero!  Exactly what Leah needed to hear.  I just hope it's enough to counter Sam's irritating "advice".        :-/

  Can't wait to see what comes next.  My main interests:  Nessie and Collin, Jake and Eden, and, especially, Paul and Rebecca.  But, with the Weres about to make their move, I guess it will still take a bit until we get there, eh?

Author's Response:

Thanks! I thought you would like it. I didn't know that about the werewolves, but we'll get into that soon! *wink*

Aaron wasn't very smart, was he? We'll see how much that costs the pack. I'm so glad you like my version of Ness. There are so many people who aren't fond of her character, so it's nice to hear.

Yes, I'm working on those couples, but did you mean Rachel and Paul or Rebecca and John? Either way, there's more to come.

 

OMG you are such a tease! lol  I think Sam just needs to keep his outh shut...the bastard! lol

I hope Ness stays safe, but I have a feeling she wont...

I loved the chapter, I can't wait for more!

Dixie

Author's Response:

I know (tee hee hee). 

Sam has a talent for sticking his foot in his mouth. He's got a hard lesson to learn. 

More to come!

 

What a great chapter! I feel so bad for jake.  I'm thrilled for leah! 

Dixie

  "Are you regretting being a vampire?"        "I wouldn't say I regret it, because I want to live with Edward forever. But forever didn't have to happen so soon. I could have waited a few years."        It seems to me it has less to do with her being a vampire than with being banished from a place where she has so many friends.  I hope it changes, somehow.

  "Eden broke up with me."(...)        "Do you think she'll take me back?"        "Maybe. That's why you need to focus. The sooner we get rid of this threat, the sooner Leah's safe, Tommy's home, and then you can talk to Eden."        I understand their reasoning, but I hope it doesn't take that long.  First, because I want Jake and Eden back together sooner rather than later.  And also because, with Eden on the sights of Viktor's lieutenant, if they're apart, Jake will end up with Eden, the Werewolf, as his girlfriend.        :-]

  'This was the moment, and she knew if she didn't take it, she'd miss it. Before she lost her nerve, she leaned forward and kissed him.(...)        Why had she waited so long to kiss him again? The first time they kissed was definitely memorable, but this kiss was hotter than anything she'd ever read about. In fact, kisses like this were what inspired romance novels. She felt it through her body, zinging all the way to her toes. Even her wolf hummed.'        WOO-HOO!!  Took her long enough.        X-D

  I like to see how Jake and Bella are mending their bond.  And the "medicinal reason" for the stored blood and her wavering in control.  Well done, Shae.

  Can't wait to see what comes next...

Author's Response:

I'm sorry I'm late again. Real life, sometimes, hinders things. 

Yep, Bella's going down memory lane here. I think it's important for her to remember Jacob's love, even if they've both moved on. Things make us who we are. I think it's important for Jacob to remember that he loved Bella. Her not choosing him left him free to find greater love elsewhere. I also wanted Bella to remember it too.

Yes, she's upset about not being allowed on La Push, but she's immortal and things could change one day. Who knows?

Eden broke up with Jacob, but it wasn't easy for her at all. You'll see!

And Leah and Matt! I've said it before. I love writing about these two!

More to come!

  'Leah had no time to prepare for what happened next. Rachel, armed with a small knife, jumped on the werewolf's back and stuck it in his neck. Taking advantage of his surprise, she pulled it out and stuck it in again. Blood gushed out of the wound, splattering all over Rachel's hand and Leah's fur.(...)        Rachel nodded numbly and looked down at her bloodstained hands. They shook violently.        "Do you think he's dead?" Her eyes were wide, and a tear trickled down her cheek. "Did I kill him?"'        Geez!!  Last chapter's end left me sure Leah and Rachel were goners.  Who would say little Rachel would save the day?  Poor thing.  But what she did was awesome!

  "How do you know it's werewolf venom?" Paul asked.        "Because I can sense it." He gave him a toothy grin. "I'm the werewolf in the pack."(...)        "He's John, remember? You saw him in the woods."(...)        John chuckled. "I imagine that I look different without the sharp teeth and talons."        Heheh!  Nice to see them getting acquainted with John in a...  less terrifying manner.        ;)

  "Jacob says he wants someone patrolling my house, especially since Red still isn't back to her full strength. She's home, and she's getting her strength back, but they want her to be careful. She wanted to come over, but they didn't want her to push herself too much."        Ah, good news!  I just hope Edward didn't give Collin too much of a hard time.        :-P

  That was too close a call.  Good job, Shae.  Can't wait to see what next!

Author's Response:

Rachel is a atrong character too, even though she's not one of the wolves. She still has those Alpha genes. :)

I wanted to introduce John in his human form so they wouldn't be too threatened by him and show a little bit of his personality. 

And as far as Edward giving Collin a hard time, let's just say that Renesmee inherited her stubbornness from her mother. ;)

Thanks for reading. I'm sorry for the delay in responding and the next chapter. I've been under a little bit of stress, and it's hard to write with that hanging over my head. But I should have a chapter ready in a day or two. 

 

  "He imprinted," Leah reminded Rachel. "That means he found his soul mate."(...)        Rachel released a deep breath. "I'm not really supposed to talk about this until we have some concrete information, but I'm going to tell you anyway. What if I told you that imprinting wasn't what we thought it was?"        Your version of Imprinting is interesting.  Of course, it kind of takes the romance out of it, as a, let's say, special trait that tells you when you found your soulmate.  But it's well thought, makes sense.  And, on the bright side, it will give non-imprinted couples, like Embry & Angela, Nessie & Collin, and even Rachel & Paul, some piece of mind about potential future heartbreaks.  Hmm, I wonder if it clicked for Rachel how it benefits her.

  'Leah was fighting with all of her heart, but her eyes were drooping and her movements were becoming sloppy.        Rachel was so surprised, she barely heard the footsteps behind her. When she turned around, thre was a man running toward her at full speed. All the terror that rested in her stomach came forward in an ear piercing scream.'  Uh.  Oh!!!

  Now is when the war will truly begin.  Just send me the next chapter already!        :-P

  I like the "final polish" you gave to the chapter.  The result is very good.        ^_^

 

Author's Response:

It's funny you say that, because for me, the romance left when the concept of imprinting was introduced, but I've always been that "fight for you love" person. It seemed that no one had a choice because everything was already planned for them. What if they had a different plan? The foundation of imprinting was nice, with the wolf bonding with their mates. It's just the lack of free will that bothers me. 

Oh yeah, and there's another surprise coming. I'm working on the next chapter and hope to have it to you soon!

 

I love how Jake and Matt are getting along.....so Ness is Collens mate?

This was a great chapter.

BAD BAD MEN!!! Just a lot to take in at once.  Great build up of tention at the end.  Thanks - Xanath

  At your service, ma'am.       ;)

  'He threw his shirt in her direction and turned around. He tried not to think about her being naked twenty feet away. Instead, he concentrated on pulling the zipper up on his pants without hurting himself.'        *snickers*

  "So, she doesn't know about you."        "She knows that I'm keeping something from her."        "You're going to tell her soon, right?  Because the closer you get, the harder it's going to be to let her go if she can't understand what you are. I've seen it, Jake, and it's not pretty."        Yeah, I agree with Matt, it's about time Jake tells Eden.  She already saw enough things to be bugged, better go ahead with it.  And I'm bouncing to see this scene.  Be good, Shae.        :-P

  "So this is the part where you tell me to be good to her or your break my neck, right?"        "Oh, I'm not going to do anything." Jacob smiled. "I don't need to. If you break her heart, you'll have to deal with Seth. He may seem all playful and fun, but you don't want to get on his bad side. Not to mention, Edward has a soft spot for her too. She's always looking out for Ness, and he feels indebted to her. And her stepfather is the Chief of Police and an excellent shot."        BWAHAHAHAHAH!  So, it would be a triple alliance against him, huh?  All that was left was to add a werewolf to the mix.  But I don't think Leah and John are that close already.        X-}

  "So, what's the deal with her and Sam? He's married, but it's like he still has a thing for Leah."(...)        "Well, there's a long history between those two, but it's not my place to explain. I will say this, though. She is very strong, but she has her vulnerable moments."        Oh, right, Matt's pack don't know about imprinting, correct?  Damn, this thing must really be rare here.

  "Why do you think they came so close to the Cullens?"        "I'm not sure, but it does concern me. Just like us, they can smell vampires and they usually avoid them.(...) The fact that they did come so close is definitely something to worry about."        Why, indeed.  Hmm...  Perhaps Viktor wanted to make a test.  At this point, he probably already know about Nessie, and wants to know what their venom would do to a hybrid.  Adding a bit of vampire power to his pack; Nessie would be an asset, wouldn't she?

  I'm almost as worried with Nessie as Collin and her family.  Please, don't let us hanging for long, ok?        ;)

Author's Response:

So, I'm just responding now. I got a little sidetracked. 

Yes, Jacob is getting to the point where he won't be able to keep secrets much longer. We'll see how Eden reacts.

BWAHAHAHAHAH!  So, it would be a triple alliance against him, huh?  All that was left was to add a werewolf to the mix.  But I don't think Leah and John are that close already.        X-}    Leah is important to the pack, even though she wasn't treated like that at first. Of course, she'd tell you that could take care of herself. :)

As far as the imprinting thing, well, that will be explained soon. 

The next chapter should be approved soon!

 

What the hell Bella, could she be acting any creepier? lol

It's nice to get into the head of the Victor,

I loved the chapter!

Dixie

Author's Response:

Yeah, she is a little creepy right now. In Breaking Dawn, she had complete self control. What if it was delayed? What if she really was having problems with it.

More to come!